Calling out White women who want our rhythm and not our blues
So, Nicki Minaj is playing with fire once again. A few weeks back, she found herself in the hot seat after spreading false information about vaccines. That’s wild because Black people are more likely to die of COVID, so spreading these lies hurt the Black community. …
RACE + ENTERTAINMENT
An unpopular, unapologetically Black opinion
Dave Chapelle's new Netflix series The Closer struck a nerve. Of course, he has always been known for his unique perspectives about American culture. …
Unless you’re ready to defend racist beliefs
It happened as recently as a few weeks ago. Someone White, liberal, and who I generally agree with on many things, was discussing something relating to Blackness live on the local NPR station. She was explaining the difference between Roxbury, a Black neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts which is a hub…
RACE + CINEMA
But some people are missing the point. Let’s unpack this.
“Passing,” which first aired at the 2021 Sundance Film festival, unearthed a lively story from the Harlem Renaissance era based on a novella written by Nella Larsen and reimagined by director Rebecca Hall. …
America has a performative problem. CBS is only one of many.
Editor’s note: Since the publication of this story, The Activist TV show has been totally reimagined in light of the criticism lobbed at CBS. That said, the author of this piece points out issues that will continue to loom large in society as content creators all vie for more viewers…
WOMANISM + CULTURE
Megan Thee Stallion challenges men by living her truth
When a strong woman pulls up to the scene, people stop and take notice. However, let’s be honest for a moment. Not everyone likes what they see. From jealous glances to outright misogynoir, strong Black women get a bad rap simply for living their truth.
It’s surely not what you think
I was a 9-year-old girl from Sierra Leone, West Africa when I moved to Switzerland. I faced horrendous bullying and racism at school in this predominantly white country, and it affected me immensely.
In school, I used to feel a lot of anxiety in the afternoons because as soon as…
WOMANISM + CULTURE
Body Shaming Lizzo highlights society’s attempts to define femininity through Eurocentric standards
Since Lizzo released her new hit song, Rumors featuring Cardi B, millions of music lovers tuned in; the imagery in their music video brought me right back to the Black women singing The Gospel Truth in Disney’s Hercules movie. Dancing in gold-tinged dresses, they called themselves “goddesses of the arts.”…
In a book excerpt, the nation’s art stars discuss showing up and showing out
Carrie Mae Weems is an artist for this generation. Her work exemplifies the Black experience and invites layers of contemplation and meaning. The conversation below is excerpted from the book Carrie Mae Weems, wherein various essays and interviews explore the work and cultural importance of the influential artist. …
WOMANISM + CULTURE
We are dynamic. Get to know us.
Whoever said lightning never strikes twice failed to consider what life was like for Black women. Whether at home, at work, or in academic settings, racism and sexism create a dangerous storm for Black women to navigate through.
While some insults are blatant, some are more subtle. The strong Black…
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